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Molke Family History

Molke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mole, Molle, Milke, Wolke, Moke, Molde, Moake, Mule, Moore, Cocke

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Where is the Molke family from?

You can see how Molke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Molke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Molke families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Molke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Molke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Molke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Molke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Molke. 43% of Molke men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Molke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Molke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 164 immigration records available for the last name Molke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 197 military records available for the last name Molke. For the veterans among your Molke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Molke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Molke in 1963 was 70, and 47 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Molke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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